Air Crew Member

Aliases: Cabin Attendant, Cabin Crew

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Air Crew Member is expected to perform include:

Performing in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport and search and rescue missions
Operating aircraft communications and detection equipment including establishing satellite linkages
Conducting pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight inspections of on-board equipment
Operating and maintaining aircraft in-flight refuelling systems
Executing aircraft safety and emergency procedures
Computing and verifying passenger, cargo, fuel and emergency and special equipment weight and balance data
Conducting cargo and personnel drops

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a field job
Need not handle a team
Travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 4/5 days a week with flexible working hours. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system is available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, 12^th pass

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to help passengers relax and be comfortable
Well-versed with different languages like English, Hindi, etc.
Well versed with the safety procedures and their demonstration
Ability to handle stressful interpersonal situations with grace
Knowledge of serving meals and refreshments to passengers
Ability to swim well
Ability to sell duty-free goods
Knowledge of paperwork including writing a flight report, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Hard-working
Good communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools and colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.icao.int/safety/airnavigation/ops/cabinsafety/cabin%20safety%20library/tcca%20tp%2012296e%20-%20flight%20attendant%20training%20standard.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Crew Leader → Movement to other departments or industry

↑

Senior Flight Attendant

↑

Air Crew Member

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Commercial or civil aviation companies

KEYWORDS

Flight Attendant
Cabin Crew
Cabin Attendant

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	5111.0600	Air Crew Member
ISCO 2008	5111	Travel Attendants and Travel Stewards
NIC 2008	51101; 51201	Passenger airways; Freight air transport services
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 5
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://www.aasaanjobs.com/job/rquired-fresher-female-candidates-for-air-hostess-cabin-crew-positions-in-workoopolis/a52aa3c8-eb97-440a-9aca-9b4f63389ea8/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=Indeed&utm_medium=cpc
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-5.pdf

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